Krishna Janmashtami 2016 also known as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Saatam Aatham, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanthi or simply as Janmashtami is all here. The festival of joy begins with celebrations throughout the country. The festival is being observed by many people in overseas too. Many organisations like Art of Living and ISKON are going to celebrate the festival on International level. Krishna Janmashtami is basically celebrated to mark the importance of birth of eighth and most important avatar of lord Vishnu, Shri Krishna. The day is popular among the people of all faiths since it has utmost significance behind foundation of holy book of Sanatan Dharm, ‘Gita’. The holy day is observed on the 8th day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha. Check out Krishna Janmashtami 2016 Celebrations, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Fasting, Rituals and Auspicious timings

There is no boundation of respecting lord Krishna, people of all faith celebrate the festival with their dear friends. The day also marks importance of communal harmony and adoption of Lord Krishna teachings. Devotees also break the Dahi handi as per the traditions.

Krishna Janmashtami 2016 Observance: The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is going to be celebrated throughout the world. Most common observance observed was that the devotees make idols of lord Krishna sit on a swinging chair and offer a fast on the day. Images of Krishna’s infancy are placed in swings and cradles in temples and homes. On the other side, Kishna’s idols of killing her evil uncle Kans were also seen many places.

Krishna Janmashtami Pooja Vidhi, Fast, Rituals and Muhurat timings

Here we are listing most accurate Muhurat timings and complete Puja and Fast Vidhi/ Rituals

Date: 25th August (80% Priests believe) or 24th August (Because its Ashtami)

Parana Time = 06:22 (After Sunrise) to 8:15 = Best time for Morning Pooja

Night Pooja timings = 8:15 to 9:45

There are some contradictions in timings by different priests because of time zone. One can easily adjust the timings based on Sunrise and Sunset by +-30 minutes. Since Indian timezone covers many sectors, there are high chances of different results but we had bought you the most common among the all.

The Puja vidhi is bit complex, even more complex for those who decide to offer fast on the day.

First of all get yourself purified by taking bath early morning after the sunrise. Then pray to Lord Krishna to keep showing you the path of success. Krishna had specifically quoted that he can only show you the path and implementing it is all on you. He said believe in yourself and do your Karma(action) and success will follow you automatically.

Then decide whether to have any of these three commonly suggested way of doing fast

Falahaar: You can only eat fruits throughout the day, only as per the basic needs.

Thereafter, the well-decorated statue of Lord Krishna cradle is to be installed.Thereafter offer him your best wishes with devoted worship. Worship them flowers, fragrances, incense, lamp etc., offer. Then offer Arti to lord Krishna.